Conspicuous by his absence.

This I regard as history's highest function, to let no worthy action be uncommemorated, and to hold out the reprobation of posterity as a terror to evil words and deeds.

That cannot be safe which is not honourable.

You might believe a good man easily, a great man with pleasure. -Bonum virum facile crederes, magnum libenter

Fear is not in the habit of speaking truth.

Benefits received are a delight to us as long as we think we can requite them; when that possibility is far exceeded, they are repaid with hatred instead of gratitude.

None make a greater show of sorrow than those who are most delighted.